Squash Casserole with Stuffing Top is a creamy, cheesy casserole made from summer squash, onions, and sour cream. On top it has a delicious layer of stuffing. This is a vegetable casserole that’s great to eat anytime of year.
Along with Broccoli Casserole, a squash casserole is one of my favorite side dishes.
Squash Casserole with Stuffing Top Recipe
This recipe is a wonderful way to turn yellow squash into a hearty side dish that pairs well with everything from Fried Chicken to Baked Ham. Best of all it uses simple ingredients and takes just 30 minutes in the oven.
In addition to squash and sweet onion, this Squash Casserole with Stuffing Top also has shredded carrot for a little color and extra flavor. A can of condensed cream of chicken soup makes it really creamy and hearty. Cream of Mushroom soup could be used instead.
American cheese slices are place on top of the squash. They melt and provide a mild cheese flavor and lots of creaminess.
To finish it off, a buttery stuffing layer adds so much flavor. It’s such a filling casserole it could be eaten as a main dish. In fact, you could add some shredded chicken and you would have a delicious main dish casserole.
How To Make Squash Casserole with Stuffing Top
(More detailed instructions and video in recipe card below.)
- Steam the squash and onion. Steam just until crisp-tender and then blot dry with paper towels. Place in prepared baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the creamy filling. Stir together the shredded carrot, condensed soup, and sour cream. Add to casserole dish and mix into the squash and onions.
- Add the cheese. Arrange the cheese slices on top of the casserole.
- Add the stuffing. Mix the dry stuffing with melted butter and sprinkle on top.
- Bake until golden. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden on top.
- Serve.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t overcook the squash. I like to steam the squash and onions before adding them to the casserole since it only bakes for 30 minutes. Just until they are crisp-tender. This ensures they will be tender and soft in the finished dish, but still have some texture.
- Drain the squash well. Yellow squash contains a lot of moisture. After steaming, drain it thoroughly and dry it with paper towels to help prevent a watery casserole.
- Try a combination of squash. Use a combo of yellow squash and zucchini to make it more colorful.
- Customize the condensed soup. Condensed Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Celery Soup can be used instead of Cream of Chicken.
- Watch the topping as it browns. Bake uncovered so the stuffing can brown. If it needs more color, allow a little more baking time.
Can I Make Squash Casserole Ahead Of Time?
Yes! The casserole can be completely assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. I recommend adding the stuffing just before baking so it doesn’t get soggy.
Storage
Leftovers will keep for about 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in a 350 degree oven to het the stuffing crispy again.
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Squash Casserole with Stuffing Top
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium yellow squash
- 1 medium sweet onion coarsely chopped
- 1 shredded carrot
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 7 American cheese slices
- 2 cups dry herbed stuffing mix
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Steam squash and onion for 8 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels and place in a 2 1/2-quart baking dish that has been lightly greased. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Add carrot, condensed soup, and sour cream to the casserole dish and mix together with the squash and onion.
- Lay American cheese slices on top.
- In a bowl, stir together stuffing mix and melted butter. Sprinkle over cheese slices.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Originally published July 1, 2019.
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